Highlighted by Tomasz Mirowski
From How to evaluate a designer with a design exercise by Braden Kowitz
Look for people who are never satisfied. They should be able to see what’s wrong with a design and then try to find something better. Some people do this naturally — they’ll come up with a solution and then, without hesitation, list all its faults. If people don’t do this, I’ll gently prompt by asking, “What could be better?” And if a candidate ever gets too sure of any given solution, shake things up a bit. Say something …
From Hiring a product designer: how to review portfolios by Chad Thornton
…thinker, not just a great Photoshopper. You are not a voice controlled mouse cursor for the client. Show that you can clearly frame a problem, establish goals for success, and explore solutions in a way that inspires confidence.